I was recently commissioned to paint the scenery in this piece, then for no reason I kinda re-purposed it for myself and added some characters. ANyways I have a video on the techniques of this painting here [link]

Really interesting The scenery is beautiful and the characters interesting... Though the fish person seems a little purposeless an distracting in his positioning, and the arch itself seems a little too young compared to the surroundings. Still, the lighting is well done, and the more I look at the bird-man-thing the more I like him, well done sir!